Steen’s, in Alhambra, California, was the U.S. Rickman
distributor. A Rickman Micro-Metisse Hodaka frame kit
retailed for $1195 (sans engine and wheels). That was
double the price of a Hodaka Super Rat, and you still had
to purchase the Webco components. Though Hodaka
parts are available from suppliers like Strictly Hodaka
at www.strictlyhodaka.com, and Rickman Metisse bodywork can be found on the vintage market, there are no
sources for the Webco accessories that make this replica
bike so cool. ❏

cross pegs. To finish off the project in style, Webco had

Jack O’Brian apply the bright red, white and blue paint
job. Modern Cycle described the bike in the February
1971 issue as “An eye-catcher as well as a hot performer!”
Webco disappeared from the scene in the early 1980s.
Nevertheless, Webco’s successful business formula was
imitated by many of today’s aftermarket companies.
FMF, Pro Circuit and several others can thank Webco for
demonstrating the way to promote products to offroad
enthusiasts.